Meet the ambidextrous NT teen who learnt swing bowling from Jimmy Anderson YouTube clips
September 24th, 2023 3:11 pm
“I’ve got two younger brothers and we played so much cricket together growing up. Sometimes if I can’t get them out, I start bowling left-hand spin.Watch India vs Australia ODI Series Live on Kayo. Starts Friday 22 SEP 6PM AEDT.Bowling with both arms isn’t a gimmick. It gives captains an additional bowling option, potentially helping with match-ups and team balance.
He doesn’t boast the raw pace of some of his teammates, but what he lacks in speed he makes up for with attacking lines and movement through the air. Menzies didn’t always have access to coaching staff while growing up in Darwin, so the budding cricketer turned to YouTube, watching videos of swing maestros James Anderson and Stuart Broad. He analysed clips of the Englishmen, looking to imitate their wrist position and replicate their trademark consistency.
“My mum’s very big on finishing school, which is definitely fair enough,” Menzies said, profusely apologising for the interruption.Legendary former Sri Lankan paceman Chaminda Vaas giving an 11-year-old Tom Menzies some tips.With the exception of a training camp in Hong Kong, Menzies had never previously travelled overseas for cricket.
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